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A very long straight wire of radius \( r \) carries current \( I \). Intensity of magnetic field \( B \) at a point lying at a perpendicular distance \( a \) from the axis is \( \propto \) (where \( a < r \) ).
PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterJEE Main
Options:
  • A \( 1 / a \)
  • B \( 1 / a^{2} \)
  • C \( a^{2} \)
  • D \( a \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( a \)

Magnetic field inside a wire is given by, 

B=μ0ia2πr2

Ba

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